What Flips the Switch? Signals and Stress Regulating Extraintestinal Pathogenic <i>Escherichia coli</i> Type 1 Fimbriae (Pili)

Pathogens are exposed to a multitude of harmful conditions imposed by the environment of the host. Bacterial responses against these stresses are pivotal for successful host colonization and pathogenesis. In the case of many <i>E. coli</i> strains, type 1 fimbriae (pili) are an important...

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Main Authors: Hicham Bessaiah, Carole Anamalé, Jacqueline Sung, Charles M. Dozois
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/10/1/5